University of North Carolina at Pembroke
UNCP
Pembroke, North Carolina 28372-1510
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a public institution in Pembroke with particular strength in business and biology.
A mid-sized campus of 5.4K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,407 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,918.
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History & Fun Facts
- •"Croatan Normal School" was created by the General Assembly on March 7, 1887, in response to a local petition sponsored by North Carolina Representative Hamilton McMillan of Robeson County.
- •1909 The normal school opened in the spring of 1888 with one teacher and 15 students to train American Indian public school teachers.
- •In 1909, the school moved to its present location, about a mile east of the original site.
- •In 1926, the school became a two-year post-secondary normal school; until then, it had provided only primary and secondary instruction.
- •In 1939, it became a four-year institution; in 1941, it was renamed "Pembroke State College for Indians".
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
57.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$15,500
Programs (42)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
71%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
34
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NC state average